50 Best Italian Restaurants near Altadena

“Love this place, my wife and I try to go at least once a month. Great job to the entire staff.“

“Always a great meal! I live the “Pasadena Salad”. Like the “Altadena Salad” but with grilled chicken. Not actually on the menu...YET.“

“Great outdoor seating. Bunch of benches on a concrete slap with flexible shade cover. Of all the ones I'd been - Culver, Burbank, Little Tokyo, this one has the largest parking of 9 spaces + 1 handy! Same for the overall patio seating space. This location is much much quieter than the other roadside seatings. I always lean toward the thick square pie. Not disappointed but had to say the Burbank location is saucier. The meat lover I had was spotty with sauce, at least for this visit. Nonetheless it is still excellent. It's not cheap at 2-3x + nationally chain prices. Occasional visit and savor the moment is what I could do. Stick with bread and pizza.“

“Great food, great atmosphere, great host, great hospitality, great presentation 💯“

“Are you kidding me it’s always good“

“A wonderful local place run by people who used to work at some high class places decided to run their own business. The sauces are great. They have specials all the time. I'm shocked how the prices are still low. Crowded even on a Wednesday.
You will not be disappointed.“

“100% recommend. thank you“

“Amazing delicious food and love the ambiance. The servers were awesome!!“

“My Daughter & I had dinner here tonight… the food was PHENOMENAL!!! Great Friendly Service too!! What a treat to sit at the bar & watch everything looking delicious coming out of the kitchen window!!! Thank you for such a great Saturday night treat for an out of town Momma visiting her daughter!! I’ll beg her to come everytime I’m in town, and be very Jealous that she gets to come whenever she wants!!! EVERYTHING was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Was super happy with our dinner at Hippo. Every dish was delicious. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower starters had excellent flavors. All the pastas we tried had incredible depth of flavor without being overly heavy or greasy. The hippo rolls and table focaccia were excellent and the chicken thighs were to die for. Only thing that was lackluster was the passion fruit gelato. Fun vibe, lots of seating, and great service!“

“Wow I love this cute little place, it’s going to be my new favorite morning spot. The food is incredible - focaccia so light, fluffy, and flavorful you feel like you teleported to Italy - and they make the most perfect tart crust I’ve had in years, which Francesca described as “home” to her. Both (the prosciutto and fontina grilled sando + apricot tart) paired beautifully with their americano. Chefs kiss!“

“Everything about my reservation was great. The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We left thinking about when we'd be back just to have the Fusilli alla Vodka again.
Pro tip! If you can’t find a reservation, set notifications on Resy for the times you are available. A few usually open up. Just be sure to have your credit card on file, they go fast! ?“

“Try to stop by every time we stay in Glendale. Good food and very reasonable prices. Service is beyond excellent.“

“All around great experience! Good food, great service, good music! If only I lived closer…“

“ABSOLUTELY THE MOST AMAZING CUISINE I HAVE HAD IN LOS ANGELES .. or anywhere I been lately for that matter COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEFS … . I’m
SOOOO IN LOVE with this place I am mad I don’t live in LA ..I’m from Vancouver CANADA .. visiting LA for the first time , Let me tell you . I had the octopus ( that was off a side menu that might have been their daily specials ) as a starter and I ate it soooo slowly cus I was in HEAVEN with every single bite I took .. I didn’t want to finish it but couldn’t wait to take another bite .. the flavours were so amazing and cooked to perfection. Next up I had the Ravioli Verdi di Spinaci e Ricotta
and omg again… OUTSTANDING cooked Al dente as I love it and although I was full after that.. I stayed and gave myself some time to digest my food cus I wasn’t leaving without having the crème brûlée .. and I’m glad I did cus it was phenomenal . I wanted to try everything on the menu .. Andrea is a culinary GENIUS . Shoutouts to Pablo ,Sara for being so welcoming and the rest of the amazing staff . I can’t wait to eat here again .. ?????
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ..

Thank me later

With love
Cecilia“

“One of the best I’ve had “out” in a very long time.“

“Amazing smoothies and bowls! Yummmmy! Cute shop with food and gift items as well!“

“Had to stop by my favorite Italian grubbin in the heart of Old Town Pasadena all the way from Boise. This was my 3rd time and each time just keeps getting better; definitely the bigger the party, the better. We paid $225 for 4 pasta entrees, 3 appetizers, & 2 glasses of wine for a party of 6. I’ve learned to like my pastas al dente after having them here. The meatballs are banging, the wine-pairing was delightful. Our service was attentive and pleasant; the vibe is always vibrant and homey. Highly recommended.“

“A fantastic night of dancing, great food, big band magic, all set in a grand ballroom that evokes a sense of grandeur and style. I cannot recommend this enough. We saw Lizzy and the Triggermen there, who blew the roof off. As for the food, the tuna tartar was delicious, the veal piccata and branzino were both excellent, and the desserts were surprisingly elegant and capped the evening perfectly. Drinks are not cheap, but they’re well made and generous. All in all, an evening of high style hard to match anywhere in LA, or New York, for that matter. Cannot recommend enough.“

“Old-school charm and service, elegant dining, live jazz piano at the bar. Been coming here for years and it’s still a super treat. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Great food Great service will visit again“

“It was delicious and my waiter was awesome.“

“Our server was awesome... her recommendations were spot on! the food surpassed our expectations! exceptional...The ambiance was relaxing for a Friday night and perfect for our friend's birthday celebration. thank you for making it so special. Very happy party of 4 enjoyed dinner at Marina!“

“Great food at good prices“

“They treat you like family. The food is incredibly great.“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“Good food. Reasonable prices. No frills, hole in the wall kind of place. Good take out place. (Read: the lighting was really bad, decor seemed makeshift). You go there for the food and price, not for a date or an experience. Kind of surprised that this place has perfect 5 stars, so hope this review is a fairer representation of the place.“

“Excellent restaurant italien authentique au cœur de LA downtown. Délicieux !!!“

“☆☆☆☆☆ Chianti, Branzino, Gamberoni All'Agio New Caledonian Prawns 😋“

“the pizza is ausome been going to Angelo's pizza many years ago and it still the same“

“Incredible atmosphere, excellent service. We sat at the window bar looking out into the street and it felt so inviting and wholesome. An experience I feel is rare among LA restaurants. The caprese was amazing, deliciously simple and decadent, and with the pesto on top . I had the mushroom carbonara and my wife had the caccio e pepe, both of which I can reccomend wholeheartedly. Also on thursdays there's a farmers market right across the street. Had a great time and we're excited to go back and try more of their menu. Shoutout to our waiter what a chiller.“

“We've come here several times whilst visiting family in the area. The staff are always excellent and the food is great! We love the atmosphere- you know it's a good place when it's always busy.“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“Very welcoming family owned restaurant, offering great quality authentic Italian food.“

“This is evening was on of the best culinary experiences I have had. Very welcoming host and hostess seating me quickly but not rushed as using my cane up a few seats to beautiful elevated dining area. Our appetizers bruschetta and beet and burrata salad were the perfect and most delicious start to our dinner. I had the most fabulous and delicious Fettuccine Alfredo I have ever had. Specially added for me were mushrooms and broccoli. Who knew?! Out of this world for my vegetarian lifestyle. Only had room for espresso as desert and was amongst the best I have had in Europe or anywhere. Thank You Divina Cucina an unforgettable culinary experience for my brother and I...to be continued...I hope.“

“5 rating Vegan Delicious Pizza!! Slices, full pies, caesar salad, garlic knots, all house-made ingredients. cashew-based cheese. loved it!! As of October 2022, opened for 8 mos.“

“Absolutely love this place. The food was excellent! For appetizers we had the meatballs and bruschetta. For the main dishes we had the vongole, chicken Parmigiano, kids' spaghetti and meatballs and kids' chicken fettuccine Alfredo. For dessert we had the cheesecake. Everything was so delicious! In addition, the staff Ronie and Santos were so kind, professional, friendly and attentive. Thank you for making this experience phenomenal.“

“Best broasted chicken and large portions. Delicious Italian food“

“何を食べても美味しいよ“

“GREAT HOMESTYLE ITALIAN FOOD BEEN GOING THERE SINCE ELEMENTARY AND THE FOOD JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER THANK U TONY FOR BEING PART OF 4 GENERATIONS OF FAMILY EATING UR FOOD“

“Very nice ambiance..staff was very professional and the did was Esquisite“

“Really good service and great food. The restaurant was packed when we got there (it’s small as well) - definitely will be back for More

Wheelchair accessibility: Good accessibility
For
Outdoor seating with my
Mom’s
Mobility scooter. Easy to get to from the parking lot. Paved sidewalk.“

“This is a shared crab boil and pasta spot. We came on valentines and they squeezed us in. When we left it was packed tho. Excellent food. We got both the fettuccine and shrimp crab boil with corn potato's sausage. Excellent. Loved the pasta loved the food. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! Prices are very fair and portions are great!“

“No complaints to speak of, it's all good but nothing's out of this world... You'll never be disappointed, but don't expect a gourmet experience. Pizza was...pizza. the wings were fat and VERY well sauced, and the salad was a salad. We got the Manager's special.“

“Henry the bartender is one of the best ! His drinks are better then any I’ve had and his presence is what makes your bar area so inviting. I’ve come out there many times and you never disappoint! You have a forever customer! Oh did I mention the food is superb and taste fresh and is perfectly portioned!“

“Excellent customer service and food!“

“😄The food is good and the portions are plentiful.“